{"product_id":"1987-canada-1-loon-proof-dollar-first-year-of-the-loonie-blue-rcm-case","title":"1987 Canada $1 Loon Proof Dollar – First Year of the Loonie, Blue RCM Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe very first year of the loonie, in proof. This 1987 proof dollar shows Robert-Ralph Carmichael's common loon on the water, struck to a mirror finish and kept in the Royal Canadian Mint's blue velvet case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coin is golden coloured, 11-sided, 26.5 mm across and weighs 7.0 g. The Mint's information insert is still in the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Nickel electroplated with bronze (no silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 26.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Plain, 11-sided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Royal Canadian Mint information insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in capsule, blue RCM velvet case with insert; no outer box; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Robert-Ralph Carmichael (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanada's new circulating dollar coin was released in July 1987 and, as the insert notes, replaced the nickel dollar. The loon design quickly gave the coin its nickname, the loonie. As the insert explains, this special proof edition commemorates the first year of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Canadian knows the loonie, but few have seen a first-year proof in its original case. A fun, affordable piece of everyday Canadian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67880868282641,"sku":"FS-EDM-0201","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0201_1987-Canada-1-Loon-Proof-Dollar-First-Year-of-the-Loonie-Blue-RCM-Case_01-front.jpg?v=1793053458","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1987-canada-1-loon-proof-dollar-first-year-of-the-loonie-blue-rcm-case","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}